CVE-2026-78462: Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-78462?

visual studio code: upgrade to 1.136.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-78462 being exploited?

CVE-2026-78462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-78462 affect?

CVE-2026-78462 affects visual studio code. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-78462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-78462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting visual studio code. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-09-11

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-09-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 18:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-11 21:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft visual studio code UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.136.2

Fixed in: 1.136.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy visual-studio-code || rpm -q visual-studio-code || visual-studio-code --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.136.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade visual-studio-code

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade visual-studio-code

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-78462?

visual studio code: upgrade to 1.136.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-78462 being exploited?

CVE-2026-78462 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-78462 affect?

CVE-2026-78462 affects visual studio code. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-78462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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